The PhD verification and PhD verification with English proficiency services are designed for people who are applying to the new Skilled Worker immigration route, who want to use their PhD to qualify for tradeable points.
The PhD verification service will provide confirmation of the academic level of an individual’s PhD and a primary source verification check, which verifies that a PhD qualification is genuine. The PhD does not need to have been studied in English to apply for this service.
This service will not provide a reference to English proficiency, based on the degree.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on your qualification. With these, our team will then research your qualification to try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We aim to complete applications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (PhD Verification) statement should be presented to the Home Office along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
The PhD verification with English proficiency service also includes confirmation of the academic level and a verification of the PhD, as well as information regarding English language proficiency. If an applicant’s PhD was not studied in English but they studied a Bachelor or Master’s degree in English, we can provide English proficiency information for their other degrees.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on your qualification. Our team will then research your qualification and try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We aim to complete qualifications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (PhD verification with English proficiency) statement should be presented to the Home Office, along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) – this information is not provided if you have studied at an institution in a majority English-speaking country, as this is not necessary for the Home Office in these cases. Only the Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) will be issued, as well as verification if applicable to that service.